"I like to say that the manager is like a tailor - that you must build the best dress for the team.

"Three at the back, four at the back... It's not important. What's important is the right spirit of the team and good organisation."

Antonio Conte faced the cameras for the first time as Chelsea boss (Image: Action Images via Reuters)

The Blues finished down in 10th spot last season, but Conte has already set his sights on taking Leicester City's crown.

"I think that this league is very difficult - the most difficult in the world because six or seven teams can win the title," he added.

"It’s our second day in training at Cobham. It’s fantastic to work there. In those two days I saw players with the right attitude and a great will to fight for this shirt and to fight to get back to competing to win the title very soon.